A smile is so sexy, yet so warm. When someone genuinely smiles at you, it's the greatest feeling in the world.

I've had fun doing romantic comedies, but I just can't anymore. There's nothing fulfilling creatively, there's nowhere to grow, nothing to learn from it or for yourself. I'd rather just be home with my family or write music until that special project comes my way.

I want to be in New York. It's the place to be.

I can plunk out enough chords to write a song, but I'm completely afraid to play guitar in front of other people. It's a fear of failure, I guess.

My mom has always been my support system. She taught me to never give up and to keep pursuing my passions no matter what.

Developing a relationship with someone you admire, who can encourage you to reach your full potential, is something that everyone can benefit from.

In 2009, I traveled to South Sudan with my organization PSI. While there, I visited a local school and met with a group of children who had formed a water club. The group learned about how to treat their drinking water and use proper hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating or after going to the bathroom.